The Camping Trip Egg Drop

Every week we are sharing another great STEM activity that will inspire teachers and students. This week we will combine a fun family event with an old classic, “The Egg Drop.” This exciting challenge will be introduced by DEN Star, Kim Miller, from Boise, Idaho. Students will be asked to design a contraption that will safely move an egg down a hill. Included with this activity are great digital media ideas from Discovery Education, a virtual field trip opportunity, and some career connections. Enjoy!

Paratroopers are soldiers specially trained to carry out parachuting duties in combat situations.

Skydiving is a sport that involves diving thousands of feet through the air before deploying a parachute and floating to safety. Skydiving instructors teach people how to do this safely. Instructors also go on tandem jumps, in which they are tethered to untrained jumpers.

Parachute riggers work with parachutes on the ground, repairing, handling and packing them.

Parachute manufacturers employ a variety of people involved in the production of parachutes for military and civilian customers.